Micah reluctantly dragged himself to the bathroom which was just off the bedroom. He peeled off his clothes and climbed into the shower. He could hear the heart rate monitor that Ashlyn was attached too speeding up, he needed to get back to her. His movements were efficient and fast, he showered in record time. Drying himself and brushing his teeth simultaneously. He pulled on underwear and the sweatpants that Xavier had brought for him. Carrying his t-shirt back into the bedroom and glowering at his best friend and father. He roughly rubbed his hair dry before pulling the shirt over his head and heading back to Ashlyn’s side. He picked her up and settled them both back on the bed. Her heart rate slowed a little but not back to where it was. His eyes wide, Micah looked over at his father,

